Boys with Plants: A Botanical Tour of Art History
Boys and men posing with plants and flowers is a popular theme in art. The concept was revisited on Instagram, a social media platform, on the...
Anuradha Sroha 17 August 2026
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10 Sunny Beaches in Art
Do you remember the joy of being on the beach? How warm, how sunny, how glorious! If you miss the light and warmth, join us to explore the ten most...
Joanna Kaszubowska 31 July 2026
The Story of an Excessively Electric Friendship Between Van Gogh and Gauguin
People say that you shouldn’t live with your friends because your friendship may deteriorate. The story of the friendship between Vincent van...
Magda Michalska 30 July 2026
10 Radiant Summer Paintings by Vincent van Gogh
The luminous color of Van Gogh’s mature style took shape in Paris, where he spent two years living with his brother Theo among the avant-garde.
MJ Rivera 29 July 2026
Van Gogh Museum Staff Picks
Have you ever wondered who knows what’s best in a museum’s collection? Probably the people who spend most of their lives among these...
Kate Wojtczak 23 July 2026
10 Cocktails Inspired by Art
Most of us like taking some “me time” and enjoying a long bubble bath, reading a good book, working out, or perhaps just contemplating the works...
Marija Canjuga 22 July 2026
The Ethics of Depicting Nude Children in Art
Explore the challenges of representing naked children in art. How much do societal norms shape our views?
Candy Bedworth 16 July 2026
The Dog Days Are Coming—10 Beaches in Art for Summer Time
In the Northern Hemisphere, we will soon reach the height of summer. The time between 3 July and 11 August is also known as “the dog days.” And...
Joanna Kaszubowska 2 July 2026
8 World’s Greatest Art Heists—From Mona Lisa to Picasso
Movies about thefts and art heists are making huge box-office hits for their great action and wit. However, even if real art heists have sometimes...
Irina Diana Calu 29 June 2026
Seaside Fun and Lots of Nudes: Bathing in Art
Let’s take a look at depictions of bathing in art and admire some nudes. These paintings, which span just over 20 years, mark not only a...
Wendy Gray 29 May 2026
Bringing Up Baby—The Art of Parenting Through the Ages
Childcare can take so many forms. Kids throughout history have been raised by gay dads, lesbian moms, whole villages, singles, and adoptive parents.
Candy Bedworth 18 May 2026
5 Artists Who Likely Suffered from Syphilis
Also known as the French disease or great pox, syphilis was a common sexually transmitted disease in Europe in the 1800s. In fact, 10-15% of...
Kelly Hill 13 April 2026
